Spiritual Intervention Ministries (SIM) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, donate, volunteer, or participate in our programs and services.

By accessing our website or submitting your personal information to us, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Spiritual Intervention Ministries (SIM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Diego, California. We provide spiritual, emotional, and social support to African refugees and immigrants in the United States. Our programs focus on healing, community building, and faith-based guidance.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways, including:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Donation details
• Prayer requests or spiritual needs
• Information submitted through forms (e.g., volunteer, contact, sign-up)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain data through cookies and similar technologies, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time and date of visit

This helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries or prayer requests
• To process donations and send receipts
• To register you for events or volunteer opportunities
• To communicate updates, newsletters, or program announcements (if you opt in)
• To comply with legal and tax-related obligations
• To improve our website’s functionality and performance
• To support spiritual outreach and community development activities

4. Sharing and Disclosure

SIM does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information with trusted third parties only under the following circumstances:

• Donation Processors: We utilize reputable third-party platforms (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) to securely process donations. These platforms have their own privacy policies.
• Email Providers: To send newsletters or updates (only with your permission).
• Legal Compliance: If required by law or legal process to protect our organization, donors, or community members.

We make every effort to ensure that any third parties we work with adhere to the highest standards of privacy and security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies enable us to collect information about your use of our site, including which pages you visit and how long you stay.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that doing so may affect some features or functionality of our website.

6. How We Store and Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

This includes:

• Secure website hosting
• Password-protected access to internal systems
• Encrypted donation processing
• Limited access to sensitive data by authorized staff only

Despite our best efforts, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information, but we are committed to taking all reasonable measures to protect it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct any inaccuracies in your information
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw your consent to communications
• Opt out of newsletters or marketing messages

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Communications and Opt-Out

If you’ve subscribed to receive updates, newsletters, or announcements from us, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly.

We respect your preferences and will make sure you do not receive unwanted communications.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without the consent of a parent or guardian.

If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without proper consent, we will delete it as soon as possible.

10. Links to External Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for resources, donations, or related information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Once you leave our site, we encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

11. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational needs, or best practices. When we do, we’ll revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page.

We encourage you to visit this page periodically to stay informed about our ongoing efforts to protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Spiritual Intervention Ministries (SIM)

Email: siministriessd@gmail.com

Phone: 858-366-5527

We appreciate your trust and your support of our mission.